The Rayados and Xolos faced off in an exciting match that ended with a 2-2 scoreline at the BBVA Bancomer Stadium this Saturday.
CF Monterrey’s goals came from Sergio Canales (26′ 1H) and Luca Orellano (78′ 2H), while Tijuana found the net through Alonso Aceves (3′ 1H, own goal) and Kevin Castañeda (60′ 2H, penalty).
The opening goal arrived early for the visitors, with Alonso Aceves inadvertently scoring an own goal just 3 minutes into the match. However, the home team equalized halfway through the first half, thanks to a superb play from Sergio Canales, who received a cross from Oliver Torres and fired a shot past goalkeeper José Rodríguez Romero.
In a near miss just before the halftime break, Kevin Castañeda’s shot hit the post, preventing Tijuana from regaining the lead.
Luca Orellano was a standout player for Monterrey, contributing significantly with a goal and two attempts on target.
Kevin Castañeda also proved vital for Tijuana, scoring one goal and attempting to challenge the Monterrey defense with six shots.
Monterrey’s coach, Domènec Torrent, opted for a 4-3-3 formation featuring Luis Cárdenas in goal; Ricardo Chávez, Carlos Salcedo, Alonso Aceves, and Gerardo Arteaga in defense; Oliver Torres, Fidel Ambriz, and Sergio Canales in midfield; along with Jesús Corona, Roberto De La Rosa, and Anthony Martial leading the attack.
Tijuana’s manager, Sebastián Abreu, set his team up in a 4-4-2 formation with Antonio Rodríguez in goal; Rafael Fernández, Unai Bilbao, Jackson Porozo, and Pablo Ortíz forming the defensive line; Iván Tona, Kevin Castañeda, Ignacio Rivero, and Ramiro Árciga in the midfield; and Adonis Preciado and Mourad El Ghezouani up front.
The match was officiated by César Ramos Palazuelos.
Looking ahead, CF Monterrey’s next challenge will be away against Club América, while Tijuana will host Puebla in their upcoming fixture.
With this result, CF Monterrey holds 7 points, placing them sixth in the standings, while Tijuana remains on 6 points, placing them seventh.
Substitutions for CF Monterrey
45′ 2H – Carlos Salcedo off for Stefan Medina, Anthony Martial off for Luca Orellano, and Roberto De La Rosa off for Lucas Ocampos.
75′ 2H – Oliver Torres off for Iker Fimbres.
Yellow Cards for CF Monterrey:
Lucas Ocampos – 64’ 2H, Ricardo Chávez – 90’ 2H.
Substitutions for Tijuana
70’ 2H – Ramiro Árciga off for Jesús Gómez.
84’ 2H – Ignacio Rivero off for Domingo Blanco.
Yellow Cards for Tijuana:
Mourad El Ghezouani – 29’ 1H, Iván Tona – 35’ 1H, Ignacio Rivero – 36’ 1H, Pablo Ortíz – 76’ 2H, and Antonio Rodríguez – 89’ 2H.